By Kath Gannaway
Getting together to ‘yarn’ for fun is something Kay Trembath of Crumbz Craft in Healesville does every day, but once a year, she and her community of craftspeople put in a marathon effort for a chosen charity.
This year it’s the Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV).
The Crumbz craftspeople will be raising funds for FCAV’s foster carers with a sponsored Yarn-a-Thon throughout May, including a 31-hour overnight, non-stop Yarn-a-Thon at Crumbz on the Mother’s Day weekend – 13 and 14 May.
Crafters will be sponsored by the hour or by the item as they knit and crochet scarves, mitts and beanies.
Kay said that over the years the group had got to know more about FCAV and the essential work it did to support carers of children at risk through the involvement of one of their regular customers, Katie Hooper, CEO of FCAV.
“Katie herself provides emergency and respite foster care and often brings her children into the shop,” Kay said.
“We’re really excited at the prospect of a month-long Yarn-a-Thon as well as the overnight event which ties in so well with Mother’s Day, a time when we reflect on the love and support we appreciate from our parents and carers, both male and female.”
Kay said there were many ways in which people with craft skills, and those with none, could be part of the Yarn-a-Thon.
For more information and ideas, or to register, visit crumbzcraft.com.au, or call Kay direct on 5962 6635.
